Fresh & Healthy 187

621 East 187 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Fresh & Healthy 187 stretching back to 2022. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Apr 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

10F

Feb 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dec 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh & Healthy 187 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh & Healthy 187 on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh & Healthy 187?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh & Healthy 187.

How does Fresh & Healthy 187 compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Fresh & Healthy 187 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Fresh & Healthy 187's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh & Healthy 187 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh & Healthy 187 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fresh & Healthy 187 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh & Healthy 187 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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